27th July, 2022
By Zubairu Idris
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has appointed a former Deputy Editor-In-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Abdullahi Yusuf, as his Senior Special Assistant on Information.
This is contained in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, Research, Evaluation and Political Affairs Directorate (PEPA), Hajiya Bilkisu Maimota, on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji.
According to Maimota, the appointment took effect on July 25.
“The appointment was made upon a careful assessment of your credentials, competence and track record of performance, dedication to duty, vast experience, patriotic disposition and express loyalty.
“It is hoped that you will employ these qualities to bear towards ensuring effective discharge of your assigned duties,” he said.
Yusuf, who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication, retired as NAN Zonal Manager, Jos, on Dec. 15, 2021, after attaining the mandatory 60 years of retirement age.
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